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Operation Excellence Specilist

Aptiv

Chennai, INonsitePosted Jul 9, 2026
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About the role

Operations Excellence Specialist

Help shape the future of mobility.

Imagine a world with zero vehicle accidents, zero vehicle emissions, and wireless vehicle connectivity all around us. Every day, we move closer to making that world a reality. Aptiv’s passionate team of engineers and developers creates advanced safety systems, high-performance electrification solutions and data connectivity solutions so that automakers can bring advanced capabilities to more people around the globe. This is how we enable sustainable mobility and help to prevent accidents caused by human error.

Your Role

Train the members in the use of lean tools/techniques and help in training others to train

Lead and Coordinate Kaizen/Lean workshops. Apply lean-manufacturing concepts as per company Lean System and promote continuous improvement culture

Identify project opportunities within the site

Drive Improvements in key metrics such as Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory and Productivity (SQDIP) through Daily Performance Management

Conduct Value Stream Analysis within Manufacturing process with the goal of improving flow, identifying waste, and developing a strategic plan for improvements

Implementation of Lean Management System, including Visual Controls(Andon), Layered Process Audits(Kamishibai), 5s and Kaizen Suggestion System

Create Hoshin Kanri plans and standardize site KPIs with the leadership team

Create and drive Lean Communication plan for the site

Exemplifying a safety-first mindset through training on Behaviour Based Safety(BBS) and continual positive reinforcement through Good Catch Report and Tracker (Near Miss)

Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and communicate the impact on Lean activities Review with IE on capacity planning, purchase and install equipment/tooling for capacity increase needs

Your Background

Key ingredients for succeeding in this role are your:

Minimum 8 to 12 years of working experience

Six Sigma Black/Green Belt or any equivalent Lean certification

Hands-on experience with 5S, SMED, TPM, VSM, Single piece flow, line balancing, SFM, Kaizen, Poka-yoke activities

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering with technical background

Fluent in Business English

Good Microsoft skills

Ability to lead multi-disciplined teams Energetic, self-motivated, and proactive work style

High level of interpersonal skills

Highly effective organizational and planning skills.

Willingness to learn and develop expertise in existing and future manufacturing processes

Why join us?

You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.

You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.

You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

Flexible working hours;

Higher Education Opportunities (UDACITY, UDEMY, COURSERA are available for your continuous growth and development);

Life and accident insurance;

Sodexo cards for food and beverages;

Well Being Program that includes regular workshops and networking events;

EAP Employee Assistance;

Access to fitness clubs (T&C apply);

Creche facility for working parents;

Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow!

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